BA American Studies at University of Manchester

Explore the history, politics, and popular culture of the United States in combination with a year abroad. Immerse yourself in the interdisciplinary field of American studies, encompassing history, literature, popular culture, politics and cultural theory. Engage deeply with theories and realities of a nation that continues to play a dominant role in global politics, culture, and economics.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1, you will receive a solid grounding in core topics to prepare you for the free choices you will make in your second and final years, while also receiving training in interdisciplinary ways of working. Year 1 compulsory units include A Global Nation: Power, Politics, and Struggle Across the American Century, 1870-2020, Introduction to American Literature to 1900, American History to 1877: Columbus to Civil War, Twentieth Century American Literature, Introduction to American Studies.

Career pathways

A degree in American Studies from the University of Manchester provides you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to embark on a successful, and rewarding career in the global workplace of the twenty-first century. Over the past decade and far beyond our graduates have entered any number of fields, including the professions of teaching, law, accountancy, journalism, publishing, and even surveying.

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